New York Empire State Building

English school in New York

Our English school in New York has two different venues. The prestigious headquarters in the Empire State Building and the headquarters in Soho. Both are located on the island of Manhattan.

Empire State Building

The English school in New York is located in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Empire State Building, on the 63rd floor of the building, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and nearby.

Built in the early '30s, the building is part of the history of New York and the United States, and still attracts thousands of visitors today from around the world.

Moreover, it is just a few steps from Macy's in Herald Square and the most famous court in the world, Madison Square Garden.
Very close to the school, there is access to different major subway lines, both to reach your accommodation and all parts of the city you want to visit. The school has first class facilities with the most advanced technologies.

In the same building, students will enjoy amenities such as shops, bars and banks. Anything else you need, you can leave campus and explore Manhattan, shops of 5th Avenue and Times Square theatres.

Facilities at the Empire State Building

Common Room: The room has internet access, sofas, tables for studying or for lunch, microwave, mailboxes for students and some of the best views of New York. From the living room you can see Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, Financial District and more! And now we have vending machines offering soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.

Classes: The Empire State school has 21 spacious classrooms.

Multimedia centre: A language laboratory with computers with the latest technology, with complete learning software.

SOHO

The headquarters in Soho is in the heart of Manhattan, in one of the most glamorous and interesting neighbourhoods in the city. The students will be able to make the most out of the famous shops, galleries, restaurants and clubs. Ït is very close to some of the most interesting areas in the city: Sr Mark´s place, Greenwich Village, NY University, Little Italy or Chinatown.

Very close to the school, there are many metro stops and other public transport stops.

Characteristics

Internet

Library

Computer room

Cafe

Tea or coffee machine

Garden

Wifi

Student lounge

Prayer room

Kitchenette

Support deparment for the students

Holidays

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Strongest Points

Study in a symbolic building in a great cosmopoiltan city

Study English in New York

New York is the city that never sleeps. When you study here, you will live among icons of the United States, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and Times Square. You can also attend a premiere on Broadway, take a bike ride through Central Park, visit museums, art galleries and world-class restaurants.

Diversity is what characterises its population coming from all over the world. Markets and shops of all kinds turn the city into a shopping paradise. In addition to the spectacle of the city itself, our students will discover less than an hour away, some of the beautiful beaches and forests around the area, including Long Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, among others.

Things to see and do in New York

Culture

Enjoy the views from the top of the Empire State Building

Visit art galleries and museums

Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum

Leisure

Shopping in Greenwich Village

See City Ballet in New York

Listen to the New York Philharmonic

NY Public Transport

METRO:

The subway system in New York is the fastest way to access almost anywhere. It has almost 500 stations which you can move in and out of Manhattan on the same ticket. It operates 24 hours a day. It is relatively easy, but sometimes it can be complicated. Our best advice is that when you are not sure, always enquire.
Prices:

Single ticket: $ 2,

Daily Pass: U.S. $ 7.50

Weekly Pass: $ 25

14 days: $ 47

BUS:

The bus stops are clearly marked with map and are frequent. The frequency is pretty good but obviously, at night, there are fewer buses.
To access them you need a MetroCard or pay the driver $ 2,
They are operated by the transport company of the city, MTA (Metropolitan Transpor Authority), the same network that controls the subway.

TAXI:

There are plenty of taxis in New York. But it's hard to find one when it is raining or during peak hours (between 5 and 7 pm). Just getting into the taxi costs $ 2.50, and it is about a dollar for every kilometer. Overall, the typical journey is about $ 9. Remember to tip the driver, if not he will be furious. Typically you round it up to the next dollar.

Highlights in NY

Major places:

Culture:

Some of the best museums in the world are in New York, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Art

Sports:

If you like baseball, basketball, tennis or hockey, come see the New York Yankees, Mets, Giants, Rangers, Islanders, Jets, Mets, Knicks or the U.S. Open!

Gastronomy:

From delis to trendy bistros, from hot dogs at Yankee Stadium to peanut sellers in the center of the city, New York has something to offer all budgets and cultures.

Theatre:

No place in the world can compete with Broadway. The city offers something for every taste, price and genre.

Shops:

New York has Fashion from the Bohemian chic or to high fashion, flea market bargains and designs all over the world. So take a walk down Madison Avenue with a Macy's bag, authentic Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, FAO Schwartz and Barney's New York.

The history:

Discover the rich history of New York, from the election of George Washington as the first U.S. President, to the millions of immigrants who found a home here over the centuries.

Spirit:

What better reason to visit New York than to witness the "spirit of New Yorkers"? The charming animation and benevolence of New York can be seen on every street, every shop and every subway car.

New York has many things to offer so check out the local tourist web site for more information: http://www.nycvisit.com/

Courses:

Standard course

Class in the morning or afternoon. The timetable in the morning is 08:45-12:00; The timetable in the afternoon is 14:15-17:30

For this course no visa F1 is required (If you book less than 12 weeks course)

Perfect for

Ideal for those that want enough time for their studies and to enjoy their free time

Additional information

The general English course has a minimum duration of 2 weeks, with 3 hours of English courses per day, 5 days a week. The rest of the time you can do other activities such as sightsee, participate in social events at the school or stay with your new friends.

Characteristics

Course duration from 2 to 12 weeks

Lecciones per Week 20

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning or afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 10

Minimum age 16

Semi intensive course

This is a combination of a standard course of 20 lessons per week + 7 structured study sessions: these sessions will help you to reinforce what you have learnt and improve in the areas that you need to practice the most, using books, language exercises online and interactive programmes.

Class in the morning and in the afternoon
The F1 visa is required

Perfect for

Ideal for those that want to make the most out of their stay in New York, studying in the academy in the mornings and afternoons.

Additional information

The Semi Intensive English course focuses on 4 main aspects of the language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. This course offers a semi-intensive level of English which will help you to learn in a quicker and more effective way. You will also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions, interviews and different strategies.

Characteristics

Course duration from 2 weeks

Lecciones per Week 27

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning or afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 10

Minimum age 16

Super intensive course

This course is a combination between a general course of 20 lessons + 8 lessons of specific skills including vocabulary, culture etc. + 7 lessons of structured study which will help to reinforce what you have learnt, and improve in areas that you need to practice the most, using books, language exercises online and interactive programmes.

Class in the morning and in the afternoon
The F1 visa is required

Perfect for

Ideal for those that want to get the most out of their stay in New York, studying in the academy in the mornings and afternoons.

Additional information

This course focuses on the rapid and effective teaching of the language: the objective is to reach a fluent level of English and learn grammar and vocabulary that can be used in daily conversations.

Characteristics

Course duration from 2 weeks

Lecciones per Week 35

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning and afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 10

Minimum age 16

Business English course

This course is a combination between the semi-intensive English course + 8 lessons of Business English.

Class in the morning and in the afternoon
The F1 visa is required

Perfect for

Ideal for professionals that need to improve their English level

Additional information

Study English and learn to manage yourself in business meetings, written business English and interview techniques. Communication techniques in English in the workplace to learn and to be able to participate in expresisng yourself in Business meetings and improving your written skills.

Characteristics

Course duration from 2 weeks

Lecciones per Week 35

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning and afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 10

Minimum age 16

Long term course - 5/6 months

Academic Semester 20/24 weeks

Academic year: 32 weeks

Intensive (20 lessons + 7 structured study sessions per week)

Perfect for

Ideal for those that want to submerge themselves in learning English for 5-6 months.

Additional information

The structure of the course is the same as the semi-intensive course. They are 5-6 month courses that have the objective of improving your English level to reach fluency in English.

Characteristics

Course duration 20/24 weeks

Lecciones per Week 27

Duration of Classes 45 Minutes

Timetables Morning or afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 10

Minimum age 16

Long duration courses - 8 months

Perfect for

Ideal for those that want to study all year abroad

Additional information

The duration of the course is 9 months. 32 weeks of the course + a 3 week holiday. The course has the objective of improving your English level until you reach fluency. If it interests you, you can combine the general English courses with specific vocabulary sessions and practice specific language skills in order to achieve the highest level of English possible.

Characteristics

Course duration 32 weeks

Lecciones per Week 27

Duration of Classes 45 minutos Minutes

Timetables Morning or afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 15

Average during the rest of year 10

Minimum age 16

Extra-curricular Activities

Extra-curricular Activities

Although you will not need to think hard about what to do in the city in your free time, the school organises a diverse schedule of daily activities. You will discover parts of the city that you never thought existed!

All these activities are organised by the school team, and will help you to meet new people and explore the city.

This list is just an example:

Welcome to new students

Visit parks

Visit the Statue of Liberty

Movie Nights

Happy Hour at school

Sports

Disco night

Tours and visits to other cities or national parks.

Accommodation

Family

It is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in the American culture. We offer accommodation in a single or double room. You can choose between half-board, ie breakfast and dinner daily or breakfast only. Some families live in Manhattan, but there are very few and to guarantee the place, you must book in advance. Most families live in residential neighbourhoods in Brooklyn, Queens or New Jersey. To get from the family home to the school, you will need to get public transport. The journey can be 10-60 minutes by bus or metro.

Availability: All year

Room Type: single or double room

School distance: 10-60 minutes by metro or bus

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Deposit fee: No

Characteristics

Internet

Private bathroom

Laundry facilities

Cleaning service

Wifi

Kitchen

Kithchen Utensils

Security service

Bed-linen

Towels

Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

New Yorker residence

The residence is located in the heart of Manhattan just 8 minutes walk from the Empire State Building, where the school is located. It has a 24-hour reception and security service, recreation area, common kitchen and restaurant. There is a cafe where you will get discounts on food.
Guestrooms offer phones with free local calls, air conditioning and refrigerators.

Check In: ​​Sunday from 15:00 to 22:00
Number of people who share the kitchen: More than 5 (there are 3 large kitchens) Residence Location - MAP

Availability: All year

Room Type: single or double room

School distance: 12 minute walk

Check-in: Sunday from 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out: Saturday before 10:00

Deposit fee: Yes

Characteristics

Internet

Private bathroom

Laundry facilities

Cleaning service

Wifi

Kitchen

Kithchen Utensils

Security service

Bed-linen

Towels

Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

Family in Manhattan

The families that live in Manhattan have the same characteristics as the "family" type of accommodation. The only difference is the location. We advise you to reserve this type of accommodation in advance, since the demand is very high.

Availability: All year

Room Type: single or double room

School distance: 15-45 minutes in public transport

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Characteristics

Internet

Private bathroom

Laundry facilities

Cleaning service

Wifi

Kitchen

Kithchen Utensils

Security service

Bed-linen

Towels

Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

How to get there

How to get to New York

Companies that fly to New York from Spain are:

British airways

Continental Airlines Inc

United Airlines

American Airlines

Iberia

Delta

Us Airways

Airports in New York

In New York there are three international airports.

From JFK Airport to the city:

The JFK AIRPORT in Jamaica Queens is located southeast of New York about 19 km (12 miles) from Manhattan.

Trains, buses, shuttles and taxis connect the airport with the urban area.

TRAIR AIR:

The first thing you find when you arrive at JFK Airport will be the Air Trair, a fairly modern subway line linking the airport terminals with different Metro networks in NY. The price is fixed, $ 5.

Buses

Trans-Bridge bus lines go to JFK three times per day, ending at the Bus Terminal Port Authority in Manhattan ($ 12).
The Express Bus Service from New York Airport travel to Grand Central Station and Penn Station in Midtown to Manhattan. These depart every 20-30 minutes ($ 15).

Shuttle:

The other option is the best service - door to door transportation by private bus. They are affordable and convenient. The only problem is you might have several stops before reaching your destination.

From the LA GUARDIA airport to the city:

La Guardia Airport is located off Flushing Bay in Queens about 13 km (8 miles) from the center of Manhattan.

Several bus lines connect the airport with Manhattan and Queens, subway stations and the JFK Airport, with Manhattan and SuperShuttle door to door. The taxi ride to Manhattan takes 30 to 40 minutes. In the arrivals area, where you collect your baggage, there is information on the shuttle service.

From Newark Airport to the city:

Newark Airport is located 3 km (2 miles) from the eponymous town in the state of New Jersey and 26 miles southwest of New York

Trains, buses, shuttles and taxis connect the airport with the urban area. In all terminals there is transport information. The terminals are connected by a free shuttle train (AirTrain Newark) and buses which connect the various car parks.